TOEIC

TOEIC

Overview

The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is an English language test designed specifically to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment as well as their respective achievements in using English in a business setting.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Regular Class (8 hrs)

1on1 class (4 hrs)

4on1 class (4 hrs)

Elective Class (3 hrs)

Morning Class (1 hr)

Evening

Class (2 hrs)

TOEIC® Scores and Conversion Table

The TOEIC Listening & Reading Test is a 2-hour multiple-choice test consisting of 200 questions. Each candidate receives independent scores for listening and reading comprehension on a scale that ranges from 5 to 495 points. The total score adds up to a scale of 10 to 990 points. The table below summarizes the test scores and what they mean.

Score Level

General Description

905 – 990

(91% – 100%)

International Professional Proficiency

Able to communicate effectively in any situation.

785 – 900

(79% – 90%)

Working Proficiency Plus

Able to satisfy most work requirements with language that is often, but not always, acceptable and effective.

605 – 780

(61% – 78%)

Limited Working Proficiency

Able to satisfy most social demands and limited work requirements.

405 – 600

(41% – 60%)

Elementary Proficiency Plus

Can initiate and maintain predictable face-to-face conversations and satisfy limited social demands.

255 – 400

(26% – 40%)

Elementary Proficiency

Speaker has functional, but limited proficiency. Able to maintain very simple face-to-face conversations on familiar topics.

10 – 250

(0% – 25%)

Basic Proficiency

Able to satisfy immediate survival needs.

TOEIC® Module of PIA

Key Features

Started in 2008 mostly by Japanese students

Focuses not only for a high TOEIC score but also for employment

A phone interview is required before coming to PIA.

Beginners are advised to take Pre-TOEIC program before entering TOEIC module 1.

If a student joins a program after a school term starts, his/her class hours shall be reduced.

Three steps in taking the TOEIC test module of PIA are highly recommended. (The graph below illustrates these steps.)